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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

2

Auto Law Held to Be Invalid by City Court

Judge Reardon discharged State's Attorney J L Adair and several others arrested for violating a city motor vehicle ordinance on parking and lighting. The court ruled the ordinance had a dual meaning, contradicted state law, and was void. Fines had been set previously for 40 motorists under the statute.

Reardon J. L. Adair Rolland Wagner B. Hartman Otto Urban G. A. Urban Willilam McGinfey W.C. Abbott Adair Wagner Chauncey Wood Wapner

Never Neglect a Cold Ad for Dr. King's New Discovery

An advertisement warns that chills after bathing or drafts can lead to stronger illnesses and promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a safe early treatment. The ad claims the remedy reduces inflammation soothes coughs and heals tissues and urges buying at the druggist for 50c or 1.00.

Dr. King

Photographer Fred Lieberherr Dies at 54 in Quincy

Fred Lieberherr died at 3 40 PM Monday at 835 Hampshire street after a paralytic stroke. Born August 12 1862 in Cincinnati Ohio he was 54. He had lived in Quincy 25 years and was among the citys first professional photographers. He belonged to the Elks and is survived by his mother and sister Mrs Mary Niemeyer of Chicago following his fathers death three years ago. Funeral plans not yet set. Edward Moller Jr dies after convulsions at home aged 13 months born May 4 1916 leaves parents and two grandmothers.

Fred Lieberherr Hampshire Street Cincianati Quincy Lieberherr The Elks Christian G. Lieberherr Mary Niemeyer Chicago Edward Moller, Jr Edward Jr Edward B. Moller South Sixteenth Street Moller Schmidt

Mrs Clem Arns Dies After Illness in St Louis Home

Mrs Clem Arns formerly Miss Anna Wienhoff of Quincy died Monday morning at her St Louis home after a period of illness. A sister in law is Mrs A M Roehl of Quincy.

Clem Arns Anna Wienhoff Quincey St. Louis A. M. Roehl Quincy

Funeral Rites For Mrs Dorothea Lohmann Held At St Boniface

The funeral for Mrs Dorothea Lohmann was at 8:30 am Monday at her daughter's home 819 Kentucky Street and at 9:00 am in St Boniface Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father Degenhardt. Six nephews served as bearers. Burial followed in St Boniface cemetery. The service for Helen Dorothy Walz was held at 1:30 pm Sunday at her grandparents home 620 South Twentieth Street and at 2:00 pm in St John's Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father Hohl. Burial was in St Boniface cemetery.

Dorothea Lohmann Louis Koch Kentucky Street St. Boniface Catholic Church Father Degenhardt Barney Henry Clemens George Rome Henry Lohmann St. Boniface Cemetery Helen Dorothy Walz Henry Epping South Twentieth Street St. John’s Catholic Church Father Hohl

Carrie Dapper Dies Former Quincy Resident in Pasadena

Carrie Dapper former Quincy resident and Vermont Street Methodist member died last week at her Pasadena home. Survived by daughter Emma at home brother E C Kaempen of Quincy and sisters Mrs Bowen Seattle Mrs Gebauer Helena and Mrs Heidbreder Pasadena.

Mars Carrie Dapper Quincy Pasadena Cal Vermont Street Methodist Church Emma E. C. Kaempen Bowen Seattle Wash Gebauer Helena Mont Heidbreder

Quincy Considers Marking Mississippi Valley Scenic Trail

Local efforts to secure and mark the Mississippi Valley Scenic trail from St. Paul to St. Louis reach Quincy. Keokuk offers to pay half the marking cost if Quincy covers the other half, with plans for a similar arrangement on the Quincy to Hannibal segment. A live auto club is urged to manage road upkeep and promote trails and regional booster efforts.

Quincy St. Paul St. Louis Thomas Beatty Illinois State Automobile Association Keokuk Hannibal Auto Club

Quincy Golfers Visit Galesburg For Friendly Match

The Quincy golfers praised the Spangetaha club links hospitality in Galesburg after a Saturday arrival. They played a preliminary round, enjoyed dinner and dormitory lodging, and planned a return match for July 7 and 8 with a full Quincy contingent listed among the visitors.

Quincy Galesburg Spangetaha Club H. L. Whipple C. W. Leffingwell Fred Scudder Henry Brant Robert Switzer Walter Franklin E. P. Lannan Jack Cr

Church and civic church group gatherings listed for week

The Dorcas guild at Luther Memorial hosts a lawn social this evening. Bethel Methodist plans a all day picnic in South Park on July 11. East End Christian church guild meets Friday afternoon to sew. Christian Endeavors plan an ice cream social on July 12. Presbyterian mission society meets Wednesday afternoon on the J M Dunlap lawn at 1451 Hampshire Street. a children’s program will be presented. Mrs W A Long and Mrs Grover Pfeiffer lead the program. Good flannels and good soldiers do not shrink.

Dorcas Guild Luther Memorial Church Bethel Methodist Church South Park East End Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Dunlap Hampshire Street W. A. Long Grover Pfeiffer

Excursion steamers draw large crowds on river run

The Hill and Hannibal Methodist party will board the G. W. Hill at noon in Quincy for an all afternoon excursion. An estimated 700 people joined the Hannibal group, with a Moonlight trip by the Sidney planned for July 6. The county treasurer notes 62 watercraft exist in Adams County as ferry services resume. The Streckfus steamer Quincy led the through trade after 10:30 p.m. Sunday, boasting the season’s best cargo.

Quincy Hanni W. Hill Hannibal Han G. W. Hill Streckfus

Army Recruiting Week in Chicago Carries Strong Start

Chicago June 26 The first day of Army Recruiting Week shows enlistments in the Chicago district tripled the daily average, per Capt. F. R. Kenney in charge of Army recruiting. This promising start signals momentum for the campaign across the district.

Chicago F. R. Kenney Army

Recruitment quota notes and enlistment figures

A brief report notes the recruiting situation with figures indicating a quota may be met or exceeded by the close of the workweek. It mentions enlistments and the potential impact on the overall tally and training pipeline.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure All Sufferers

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims to be a reliable remedy taken for thirty five years that works through the blood to heal mucous membranes and expel poison. It urges immediate use and lists Toledo Ohio as the distributor, with druggists selling the product.

Hall Toledo Ohio All Druggiets

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